Archery bow with a sling shot in combination

ABSTRACT

A bow and sling shot in combination has a construction in which sections are cantilever supported to define a laterally extending opening between the two cantilever sections. The opening permits unrestricted vision whereby the user can employ binocular sighting to follow the flight of the arrows. The open section also permits any preferred configuration for the projectile including stabilizer sections which makes a more stable flight pattern for the projectile once it is released and passes through the opening. The bow configuration causes the bowstring to move in a plane which is offset from a user&#39;&#39;s forearm thus preventing slapping, scraping and injury to the forearm as the bowstring moves from extended to released position. A grip which is laterally offset from the bowstring is combined with an inner-forearm-contacting bow section so that as the bowstring is pulled back the twisting tendency about the grip is resisted by the forearm reaction section of the bow whereby the bow is prevented from twisting about the grip. By combining both the forearm reaction section and the grip, as the combined mounting and steadying a greater pull can be applied to the bowstring because of the use of naturally greater muscular abilities of the combination of wrist and forearm instead of the wrist alone. A sling shot projectile propelling device is attached to the cantilevered sections. The grip or shaft has a hollow interior for holding projectiles for the sling shot.

United States Patent [191 Geiger ARCHERY BOW WITH A SLING SHOT IN CQINATION [76] Inventor: Ervin D. Geiger, R. R. No. 4, Albion, Ind.

[22] Filed: June 4, 1971 [21] Appl. No.: 149,916

[52] US. Cl. 124/20 13, 124/23 A, 273/1065 13, 273/1065 C, 124/20 A, 124/30 R, 124/23 R [51] Int. Cl. F4lb 7/00 [58] Field of Search 124/23 R, 24, 30 R, 20 A, 124/20 B, 22; 273/1065 C, 106.5 R, 106.5 B

[56] References Cited UNITED STATES PATENTS 2,214,224 9/1940 Douglas 124/24 X 2,344,799 3/1944 Brown et al. 124/22 2,504,757 4/1950 Terry 273/106.5R 2,531,635 11/1950 Maager 273/1065 B 2,642,661 6/1953 Fredrickson 124/24 R X 2,714,377 8/1955 Mulkey 124/24 2,715,895 8/1955 Loveless 124/20 B 2,735,417 2/1956 Denekar 124/20 R 2,807,254 9/1957 Stribling 124/20 R 3,167,062 1/1965 Zwickey 124/23 3,366,101 l/l968 Saunders 124/23 X 3,618,585 11/1971 Allison 124/20 A 3,630,186 12/1971 Babyn 273/1065 C FOREIGN PATENTS OR APPLICATIONS 905,342 3/1954 Germany 124/20 B Primary Examiner-Richard C. Pinkham Assistant Examiner-William R. Browne [111 3,834,368 [4 1 Sept. 10, 1974 [57] TRACT A bow and sling shot in combination has a construction in which sections'are cantilever supported to define a laterally extending opening between the two cantilever sections. The opening permits unrestricted vision whereby the user can employ binocular sighting to follow the flight of the arrows. The open section also permits any preferred configuration for the projectile including stabilizer sections which makes a more stable flight pattern for the projectile once it is released and passes through the opening. The bow configuration causes the bowstring to move in a plane which is offset from a users forearm thus preventing slapping, scraping and injury to the forearm as the bowstring moves from extended to released position.

A grip which is laterally offset from the bowstring is combined with an inner-forearm-contacting bow section so that as the bowstring is pulled back the twisting tendency about the grip is resisted by the forearm reaction section of the bow whereby the bow is prevented from twisting about the grip. By combining both the forearm reaction section and the grip, as the combined mounting and steadying a greater pull can be applied to the bowstring because of the use of naturally greater muscular abilities of the combination of wrist and forearm instead of the wrist alone. A sling shot projectile propelling device is attached to the cantilevered sections. The grip or shaft has a hollow interior for holding projectiles for the sling shot.

13 Claims, 7 Drawing Figures PAIENIEU sEP 1 01914 3. 834.368

saw an a ARCHERY BOW WITH A SLING SHOT IN COMBINATION One object of the invention is to provide a bow and arrow that does not slide the arrow along, or in a close proximity of the bow as the arrow is discharged, therefore not requiring soft type fins on the arrow, also does not need the use of the bow and the hand as a guide for the arrow as it is discharged, with-the chance of deflection of the arrow.

Also the arrow is so constructed so as to set straddle of the bow string to a point that is forward past the arrows center of gravity. Then the arrow is so constructed with rigid finger rings which also double as fins, thereby not requiring the graspingv of the bow string or the small end of the arrows rear shaft to pull the bow. It will be apparent the arrow can be constructed shorter since its length does not limit it to the length of the pull of the bow, thereby making it easier to handle, and carry more arrows with the same weight. Since the arrow is lighter in weight, it is discharged much faster from a bow of equal pull, thereby giving it greater range and higher impact speed.

Second object of the invention is to provide. a bow and arrow that is not bulky to carry, since the arrows are relatively shorter and the bow staves are easily and quickly disassembled so it is easy to carry in a car, store or ship.

Third object of this invention is to provide the choice of having a bow and arrow combined with a sling shot so either one can be used at will, or either can be used alone. The elastic string of the sling shot can also be used to launch toy gliders, airplanes, and etc; if used as a toy.

Fourth object of the invention is to provide for. the hunter a bow and arrow that is not bulky to carry in a car and yet provide a greater range for ones-ability for maximum strenght as to the pull of the bow, plus the higher impact speed of the arrow, at the same time having a sling shot for smaller game, without carrying two separate weapons. The shot for the sling shot being in part 1 in the hollow shaft of the bow handle hold. It will be noted that since the arrow has a double shaft, and open to the rear of the arrow, it allows for free bleeding of the animal shot.

Also if the bow and arrow are used for target practice the ring finger holds on the arrow make it easy to remove from the target or animal.

Another feature of the bow is the hexagon or gear shaped shaft to allow the bow stave to be set at the desired angle for the pull of the bow to fit all individuals strength as to his ability to draw a bow.

Fifth object is to provide a bow and arrow which is combined with a sling shot if desired, that can carry ammunition for both in a ready position, so either one can be used at will or as occasion may demand. Also either bow or sling may be used by itself by removing the one not used.

To the accomplishment of the above and related objects, my invention may be embodied in the forms illustrated in the accompanying drawings, attention being called to the fact, however, that the drawings are illustrative only, and that specific constructions illustrated and described, so long as the scope of the claims are not violated.

In the accompanying drawings:

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the bow and-arrow sling shot combination with the bow drawn, showing the track the arrow would travel in relation to the bow. Also shown are the main portions of the combination ready for use and the staves are illustrated in dotted line shown detached from the coacting portions of the cantilever mounting for the staves.

FIG. 2 is and end view looking in the direction of the user of the bow should the user be right-handed.

FIG, 3 is the arrow, showing the finger hole members which double as fins (shown larger in proportion to the arrow) along with the construction features of the arrow.

FIG. 4 is a rear view of arrow, showing the extra fins added to the finger hole member fins, or rear shaft of the arrow.

FIG. 5 is a rear view of the arrow with only the finger hole member fins.

' FIG. 6 shows a type of hunting tip for the arrow.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a user of the bow, the'bow being pulled and the arrow in full line position just prior to bowstring release. The arrows in dotted line positions show the arrow in flight after it leaves the bow andtravels toward the target, the various dotted line positions show progressively, the arrow in flight as it approaches and then impacts against the target.

With reference to the drawing, shaft 1 with its suitable hand hold, has at its bottom and top affixed a modified U structure 2, extending rearward having a pad 12, which strikes the inside upper wrist or forearm of the one grasping shaft ls handle, this is to absorb the twisting action as the bow is pulled, as in FIG. 1. Then starting from shaft ls upper and lower end, and extending some what at a right angle from the U structures forward part, are provided two shafts 3 extending away from shaft 1 and its hand hold. It will be noted that these shafts 3 may be hexagon or gear shaped part of the way, so that the bow staves 5 having matched holes to shaft 3, may be slid on the two shafts 3, at any degree or angle, and to a point where the bow string 1 1 will track the arrow 10 on its projected track 19 so as to allow ample clearance with relation to shaft ls hand hold. Because of the clearance relation between the string 11 and the forearm, there is no opportunity for the string to slap against the forearm when the bowstring is released and thus no protection need be afforded the forearm and the user of the bow is not distracted by the possible slapping or scraping which previously occurred as the string would tend to strike the left forearm of the user of the bow (assuming a lefthanded grip of the bow). Since bow staves 5 would have constant twisting action on them when in use, this will keep them in their proper position. Then on the outward ends of shafts 3 may be affixed the elastic member 7 with its pouch 6 to form the sling shot portion, It will be noted that the invention may be used in this combination, or may be use separate, by simply removing the one not used.

When using the sling shot, shaft 1 can be hollow with a hole 4 at its upper end, thus able to store BB type shot. Then simply tipping it and pouring out the BBs as needed.

The arrow 10 is so constructed as to straddle the bow string 11 past the arrows forward center of gravity. Then by grasping the arrow in the finger hole members 15, which double as fins, one can pull the bow its mamimum pull without grasping the string 11, or the end shaft of the arrow. When released by the fingers the arrow can travel unhindered in its projected path, (FIG. 1). The arrow passes through an open space, designated generally by reference numeral 30 and which it will be noted is defined as a rectangular open space bounded at one side by the grip 1 at the upper and lower sides by laterally offset cantilever support sections 3 and by an imaginary vertical line connecting the outermost projected ends of the two sections 3. It should be noted that the arrow can be sighted through this open space 30 which is sufficiently great so that the user of the bow can sight the target 31 with both eyes thus taking advantage of binocular vision whereby the arrow can be sighted'relatively to thetarget 31 with both eyes making a more accurate shot because use of both eyes gives a two dimensional view ofthe target and this makes it easier to compensate for the drop of the arrow'in flight between the time of release and impact without the use of the hand or the bow as a guide.

It will be noted that the space 17 between the two rear shafts serves as a guide as it leaves the string 11, should it be released in an uneven manner. Also the space 17 between the rear double shaft portion of the arrow 10 serves the purpose of allowing free bleeding of a game animal when it is used as a hunting weapon. Also the arrow tip type 18 may be used to cut a larger hole. Extra semi-rigid or rigid fins may be used in conjunction with the finger hole members asfins 16 in FIGS. 1, 3 & 4.

To still further the use of the invention, shafts 3 could still be lengthend to extend farther out from the sling shot portion 6 & 7 and then be equipped with a plain elastic member without a pouch, such as 6. Affixing the elastic member between the then extended shaft ends 3, to form a launching means for toy gliders, planes, and etc. Then this would make a combined toy of a bow and arrow, sling shot, and toy launcher.

Although the invention has been described and illustrated in connection with a single example embodiment it will be understood that this is illustrative of the invention and is by no means restrictive thereof. It is reasonably to be expected that those skilled in this art can make numerous revisions and adaptations of the invention and it is intended that such revisions and adaptations will be included within the scope of the following claims as equivalents of the invention.

What is claimed is:

l. A missile projecting device comprising two laterally offset sections each including mounting means, said mounting means having two cantilever sections defining an unobstructed open area therebetween and providing both binocular sighting and offering unrestricted movement of a projectile therethrough so that a projectile is not contacted by any portion of said mounting means, means for connecting together the remote ends of each of said cantilever sections, a grip connected adjacent saidv remote ends, said sections being arranged to substantially equally divide the drawing force line of the missile projecting device between the upper and lower portions of the grip, and reaction means for contacting a users arm to resist twisting about said grip developed by saidcantilever means when the missile projecting device is pulled to a cocked position, yieldable means fastened to said cantilever means and adapted to be hand loaded to develop force for projecting a missile, and a bow limb mountable one to each of said cantilever sections and having the opposite ends thereof connected by a bow string.

2. A combination in accordance with claim 1 including an arrow projectable by said bow string and including transverse aerodynamically stabilizing pins which are adapted to stabilize the flight of the arrow which passes unimpededly through the open space between said cantilever sections.

3. The combination in accordance with claim 1 wherein said resilient means secured between the projected ends of said cantilever sections includes a missile-receiving portion, whereby said cantilever sections are used to resist the drawing force developed in the resilient means and such drawing force is also resisted by a combination of the grip and forearm-contacting reaction means.

4. The combination in accordance with claim 1 wherein both bow limbs and portions of said yieldable means are secured at spaced apart portions of said cantilever sections whereby projectiles are emittable both by said bow limbs and by said yieldable means.

5. The construction in accordance with claim 4 wherein a bow stave is detachably mounted one to each of said cantilever sections.

6. The bow construction in accordance with claim 4 wherein each cantilever mounting means comprises'a cross section of irregular shape, and each of said how limbs including an opening which is proportioned to receive said mounting means and is detachably mounted on each of said cantilever mounting means.

7. The structure in accordance with claim 1 wherein said open area is proportioned so that a user can sight with both eyes at a distant target through said open space. Y

'8. The construction in accordance with claim 1 wherein a bow limb is detachably mounted one to each of said cantilever sections.

9. The bow construction in accordance with claim 1 wherein each cantilever mounting means consists in a cross section of irregular shape, and a removable bow stave including an opening which is proportioned to receive such projected means is detachably mounted one on each of said cantilever mounting means.

10. The missile projecting device in accordance with claim 1 including a projectile having a shaft, a nock in said shaft which extends through a sufficient length of said projectile shaft whereby the string bottoms at a position permitting straight foward thrust of the projectile, and said projectile having a multiplicity of fins disposed transversely to each other and including gripping portions to facilitate drawing of the yieldable means by a user.

11. The missile projecting device in accordance with to receive projectiles therein. 

1. A missile projecting device comprising two laterally offset sections each including mounting means, said mounting means having two cantilever sections defining an unobstructed open area therebetween and providing both binocular sighting and offering unrestricted movement of a projectile therethrough so that a projectile is not contacted by any portion of said mounting means, means for connecting together the remote ends of each of said cantilever sections, a grip connected adjacent said remote ends, said secTions being arranged to substantially equally divide the drawing force line of the missile projecting device between the upper and lower portions of the grip, and reaction means for contacting a user''s arm to resist twisting about said grip developed by said cantilever means when the missile projecting device is pulled to a cocked position, yieldable means fastened to said cantilever means and adapted to be hand loaded to develop force for projecting a missile, and a bow limb mountable one to each of said cantilever sections and having the opposite ends thereof connected by a bow string.
 2. A combination in accordance with claim 1 including an arrow projectable by said bow string and including transverse aerodynamically stabilizing pins which are adapted to stabilize the flight of the arrow which passes unimpededly through the open space between said cantilever sections.
 3. The combination in accordance with claim 1 wherein said resilient means secured between the projected ends of said cantilever sections includes a missile-receiving portion, whereby said cantilever sections are used to resist the drawing force developed in the resilient means and such drawing force is also resisted by a combination of the grip and forearm-contacting reaction means.
 4. The combination in accordance with claim 1 wherein both bow limbs and portions of said yieldable means are secured at spaced apart portions of said cantilever sections whereby projectiles are emittable both by said bow limbs and by said yieldable means.
 5. The construction in accordance with claim 4 wherein a bow stave is detachably mounted one to each of said cantilever sections.
 6. The bow construction in accordance with claim 4 wherein each cantilever mounting means comprises a cross section of irregular shape, and each of said bow limbs including an opening which is proportioned to receive said mounting means and is detachably mounted on each of said cantilever mounting means.
 7. The structure in accordance with claim 1 wherein said open area is proportioned so that a user can sight with both eyes at a distant target through said open space.
 8. The construction in accordance with claim 1 wherein a bow limb is detachably mounted one to each of said cantilever sections.
 9. The bow construction in accordance with claim 1 wherein each cantilever mounting means consists in a cross section of irregular shape, and a removable bow stave including an opening which is proportioned to receive such projected means is detachably mounted one on each of said cantilever mounting means.
 10. The missile projecting device in accordance with claim 1 including a projectile having a shaft, a nock in said shaft which extends through a sufficient length of said projectile shaft whereby the string bottoms at a position permitting straight foward thrust of the projectile, and said projectile having a multiplicity of fins disposed transversely to each other and including gripping portions to facilitate drawing of the yieldable means by a user.
 11. The missile projecting device in accordance with claim 10 in which said projectile has a resilient nose at the impact end thereof.
 12. The missile projecting device in accordance with claim 10 in which the shaft body terminates at the impact end thereof in a sharp nose point.
 13. The construction in accordance with claim 1 wherein a portion of said device is interiorly hollowed to receive projectiles therein. 